Information Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Information Technology, Associate of Applied Science

The Information Technology degree program is designed to provide students with the technical skills required for entry-level employment and the course work necessary to transfer to a four-year institution. Students may select technology electives to best suit their work or transfer needs. See the program coordinators for information on transfer agreements and internships.

Most of the courses can be taken online as well as in the classroom.

Program objectives

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

demonstrate the following core competencies: communication global perspective/social responsibility, independent learning/personal management, and problem solving skills by incorporating the core competency project in all capstone courses and an abbreviated version of the core competency project in all general education courses;

transfer to a four-year institution for a degree in Information Technology and other related fields through articulation agreements with six (6) four-year colleges in the Maryland area and/or qualify for employment through internship opportunities available for graduating students;

demonstrate the technical skills in programming, database, and web technology required for entry-level employment in the field of information technology and other related areas; and

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses.

Semester 2

Take the following CSIT classes, any Social and Behavioral Sciences elective, and one English or Management class. See list of approved English and Management courses in the Program Requirements section.

Semester 4

Important Information

Short Description

This degree program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment and/or transfer to a four-year institution. Students may choose technology electives to best suit their work or transfer needs. Most courses can be taken online or face-to-face.

Program Requirements and Electives - 42 Credits

Program Requirements:

Take all of the following Computer Science/Information Technology (CSIT) classes, one of the two Data Communications (DCOM) classes, and one English or Management class. Check with transfer institution for English and Management requirements.

Program Electives:

Choose any 12 credits of computer course electives (CSIT or DCOM) to best suit your work or transfer requirements or choose recommended electives grouped below the Course List to develop database, programming, or web development skills.

Web Development

Note

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College. This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.